Cheap Homes for Rent in the Back Central Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $1,650 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Back Central area of Lowell.

property at 114 Appleton St
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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114 Appleton St

LowellMA01852

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property at 49 Wamesit St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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49 Wamesit St, Unit Wamesit 1

49 Wamesit St
LowellMA01852
property at 201 Thorndike St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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201 Thorndike St

LowellMA01852
property at 19 Union St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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19 Union St

LowellMA01852

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Cheapest Available Back Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Central area of Boston, MA is a 2 Beds unit found at 90 Appleton St priced from $1,950. 100 Appleton St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Back Central apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
90 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
100 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
Isobel Lofts-RENT SPECIALSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Central area is the $2.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Emery in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Back Central apartment is the 39 Wamesit St Model at 39 Wamesit St, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Back Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EmeryTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.47
39 Wamesit St, Unit 139 Wamesit St3BR,1BA$2.36
90 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
100 Appleton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Isobel Lofts-RENT SPECIALSStudioStudio ,1BA$4.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Central?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $3,200. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Central ranging from $1,650 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Back Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Back Central ranges from $1,650 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,037.

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